I just wanted to share this easy and delicious way of cooking asparagus. We had it tonight with roast chicken and mashed potato. Asparagus is a nutritional powerhouse being a good source of Iron, Magnesium and Zinc, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Vitamin K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate, Phosphorus, Potassium, Copper, Manganese and Selenium.Ingredients:
- one bunch of asparagus
- 1/2 a chopped tomato or 4 small cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoon of Thai Peanut Sauce
- olive oil
- teaspoon of sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon of ginger/garlic paste
Method:
- heat the oil then add the ginger/garlic paste
- add the tomato and sesame seeds saute for a minute
- then add the asparagus and peanut sauce saute for 5 minutes.
What's your favorite way of cooking asparagus?
oh and the lovely Chaya of Sweet Savory Says it all gave me this award, she is a wonderful person full of wisdom and warmth and is great cook thanks so much.
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I like the sauce more than the asparagus. I could use this on another vegetable.
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This looks really delish! I don't have any Thai peanut sauce but I am putting it on my grocery list. I got a spice rack for Christmas and I have sesame seeds. Cool! Happy New Year Rebecca and family!
I love both asparagus and peanuts, but never had them together. looks very tasty.
Happy New Year
Mimi
Delicious! I saw this on your twitter and was hoping you would post it!
I love asparagus with olive oil and sea salt on the grill.
Looks both healthy and delicious...
I bet the peanut sauce made this dish tastier...
Green asparagus in peanut sauce sounds just scrumptious.
MMMMM,..the green asparagus in the peanut sauce is very apart & looks so tasty too!
MMMMMM,...all the way!!
lovely sauce...it can transform any boring veggie into a delicacy !!
mm, this looks great. I love asparagus. I really just steam it and eat it that way most of the time. I also like it with a bit of lemon and sliced almonds!
I adore peanut sauce. I wouldn't have thought to combine it with tomatoes and asparagus though. Definitely need to give it a shot!
My favorite way to eat asparagus is simple - roasted with salt, a touch of olive oil and a touch of balsamic vinegar. So good. Kind of like candy.
Sweet Savory: thanks so much I have added it, oh I bet it would be great with any veggie
Theresa: oh great christmas gift love spices thanks so much the same to you love Rebecca
Mimi: oh you will love it
Sarah: oh wow its great grilled, Happy New year
carrie: yep smiles
peachkins: love peanut sauce lol
Angie: thanks
Sophie: thanks so much
Sangeeta: thanks smiles
Gina: oh bet its great with almonds
Joanne: oh that sounds great as well
Rebecca, asparagus are my favorite "go-to" vegetable and I am always looking for new ways to prepare them. This recipe is awesome and I love the flavor combinations. Many thanks...
I love asparagus and love peanut sauce. What a great combo. Thanks for the recipe.
congrats on your award!
the asparagus look delish. i love the idea of a peanut sauce.
Yum! What a delicious way to spice up asparagus.
who can say no to a nutritional powerhouse - certainly not me - a lot of twists and turns in this not so conventional dish.
Sounds delicious! I could make a meal of the asparagus all by itself, I'm such a big veggie fan. My favorite way to cook asparagus is to roast it in the oven with a little olive oil, salt and pepper, and fresh herbs. Yum!
Peanut sauce just goes so well with all - delicious!
Hey, we just had asparagus last night too!! It was just steamed though, nothing fancy. My mom found a great recipe in a magazine with asparagus wrapped in phyllo dough with I think parmesan cheese or something. She makes those for get-togethers and they disappear so fast. Not real healthy, but for a snackie type thing, it'll do. Have a happy new year ~ ♥
thanks so much George
Lea Ann: my pleasure
Emily: thanks
Didan: you will love it
doggybloggy: love the unconventional and creative lol
mother rimmy sounds great and you have good taste
Claudia: thanks
the imperfect housewife; oh your mums way sounds great for parties
Looks SO good! I love asparagaus :)
I love peanut sauce. I've never tried it on asparagus.
Asparagus is so expensive here when it is not in season. Love the idea of peanut sauce though,not sure that it would work with sprouts though lol!
Ooo, that recipe does look easy! Does the asparagus stay aldente?
This asparagus looks just delicious. I love asparagus and usually toss it in some olive oil, salt and pepper and then roast it. This looks like a great, flavorful alternative.
Naomi: thanks
unplanned cooking its nice give it a shot
Janice: what about green beans?
prevention RD: yep just cook it for a short time lol
cookbookapprentice: thanks so much
Hey Rebecca, I'm just coming over to with you a great new year!!!!!
That sauce sounds delicious..Like asparagus, though I haven't experimented much on this veggie..:-)
Can't wait to try this sauce. Yummmmm. My fav way of making asparagus..? Hand toss it with a tad of olive oil. Spread on a baking sheet and roast at 450F. Try 4 minutes and check it for desired doneness. Then have Rebecca's sauce in a little individual bowl for dipping. This also makes a great crowd pleaser appie if served on a platter with the sauce on the side.
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SAUCY
thanks so much Renata
Gulmohar: thanks its so good
Saucey: oh that sound like an awesome dip LOL
Oh Rebecca, I am so in the mood for a dish like this! I love Thai food and may have already told you so. I hope that your Christmas was beautiful and that you have a wonderful 2010! We drove through the NC mountains on the detour around the mountain landslide; it was quite lovely! Hugs, Roz
I love asparagus simply roasted with evoo, salt, and pepper. Your recipe does sound amazing though! I love thai flavors :)
thanks so much sweet Bella love ya
mom on the run thanks
What a great idea to pair the asparagus with the peanut sauce--yum!
As a young girl I secretly would eat them raw from the fridge, or a whole can (I know blah now) and loved them when most kids turned noses up at greens...love this idea since hubby loves PB!
Looks delicious! I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of asparagus in the spring!
Deb: thanks
Chef E you make me smile
Melanie: oh i hear you I got a shock at the price when I checked out!
This sounds delicious!
Wishes for happiness and blessings in the coming year.
I don't cook asparagus very often. My favourite dish should be stir fried asparagus with scallops. Yummm...
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